Performance
| Motherboard form factor |
ATX |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology |
Y |
| Motherboard chipset family |
Intel |
| Audio output channels |
7.1 channels |
| Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
Y |
| Intel Remote PC Assist Technology (RPAT) |
N |
| Intel Quiet System Technology (QST) |
N |
| Audio system |
Realtek ALC1150 |
| RAID levels |
1, 5, 10 |
| Component for |
PC |
| Intel Matrix Storage Technology |
N |
Memory
| Supported memory clock speeds |
2133, 2200, 2400, 2600, 2666, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3333, 3400, 3466 MHz |
| Supported memory types |
DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory channels |
Quad |
| Memory slots type |
DIMM |
| Number of memory slots |
8 |
| Maximum internal memory |
128 GB |
BIOS
| BIOS type |
UEFI |
| Clear CMOS button |
Y |
| Clear CMOS jumper |
Y |
Internal I/O
| USB 2.0 connectors |
2 |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
| TPM connector |
Y |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
2 |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
10 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces |
M.2, Serial ATA III |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| Chassis intrusion connector |
Y |
| Front panel audio connector |
Y |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots |
1 |
| Number of SATA Express ports |
1 |
Graphics
| DirectX version |
12.0 |
| Parallel processing technology support |
3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI |
Processor special features
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology |
N |
| Conflict Free |
Y |
| Intel® Smart Response Technology |
Y |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) |
VT-d |
| Intel vPro Technology |
N |
Expansion slots
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots |
2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots |
4 |
Technical details
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise |
N |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) |
Y |
Networking
| LAN controller |
Intel I218V |
| Ethernet interface type |
Gigabit Ethernet |
Back panel I/O ports
| USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity |
1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
4 |
| S/PDIF out port |
Y |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
4 |
Processor
| Processor socket |
LGA 2011-v3 |
| Compatible processor series |
Core i7 |
Weight & dimensions
| Depth |
244 mm |
| Width |
305 mm |
Additionally
| Chipset |
Intel X99 |
| Intel HD Audio Technology |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
Chipset Intel X99, Socket LGA2100-3, 8 x DDR4 DIMM, 128GB, Quad channel, ATX
BLACK WITH CARBON SKIN
Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer is used extensively the world of car racing, where each second counts. Besides its strength and futuristic look, carbon-fiber is also very light for ultimate performance to pursue track records. MSI GAMING motherboards are dedicated to ultimate performance and the best gaming experience. The CARBON motherboards black scheme combines flashiness with sophistication that is sure to make your pc stand out in looks and performance.
Mystic Light
Customize and set up your own color scheme with Mystic Light. Make your build look on fire or cold as ice. You are in control. You can select any of the colors from the palette to match your systems’ design. Tired of always the same color? Just change it to another one using the easy to use Mystic Light APP available on PC, phone and tablet, and make your PC look & feel brand new!
Mystic Light Extension
Dedicated HEADER for 4-PIN RGB-STRIP & LIGHTING CONTROL
Designed for anyone who simply wants to have a perfectly stylish gaming rig. With MSI's Mystic Light Extension header, it provides the most intuitive way to control the fascinated LED strip without the ordinary controller. Just install the standard 12V RGB strips onto the 4-pin Mystic Light Extension RGB-strip header, then control your lighting to any style you want. Extend the Mystic Light to whole gaming rig and your gaming room.
Unmatched Memory Performance and Stability
With traditional memory design the memory signals are often distorted by electromagnetic signals from other components, making the system perform slower or become unstable. MSI introduces DDR4 Boost technology with optimized traces and fully isolated memory circuitry. This design ensures the memory signals stay pure for optimal performance and stability.
Steel Armor technology is now also available for DDR4 Boost, offering better EMI-shielding and even better signal strength, for optimal memory performance.
Dominate the game with lowest latency
Get ready to crush your enemies on the battlefield with MSI® GAMING LAN, featuring carefully selected components to ensure the best online gaming experience without lag.
DEDICATED GAMING LAN WITH INTEL®
Experience a more fluid game with Intel® i218 LAN. Intel® i218 LAN is designed to deliver high performance when gaming, delivering more throughput than other solutions.
Intel® i218 LAN is optimized for championship level online and LAN eSports by reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput. This way, your CPU can be used more effectively and you can enjoy more FPS when gaming.
Gaming optimized bandwith management
Dedicated to giving you the best online gaming experience with optimized traffic prioritization and low latency, MSI GAMING LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games.
MSI GAMING LAN Manager
- Automatically prioritizes games above other applications
- Allows you to change applications' traffic priority
- Allows you to customize bandwidth for each application
LAN Protect
Featuring 15KV anti-surge protection to shield your network from lightning strikes and static electricity, LAN Protect is a LAN connector designed to give you the best networking experience. It's highlighted with a red LED inside the RJ45 connector to show its functionality.
Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality
With Audio Boost 3, powered by Nahimic Sound Technology, we're delivering the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components. That way, you can enjoy breathtaking, crystal clear sound and music through 8-channel HD Audio or high impendaㄇnce headphones and truly dominate the game.
2X FASTER MSI USB 3.1 GEN2
Transfer your favorite games, music and movies over USB faster than ever. USB 3.1 Gen2 enables lightning-fast transfer speeds up to 10Gb/s!
Benefits
- 2X faster than USB 3.1 Gen1
- 20X faster than USB 2.0
- Up to 10Gbps data transfer bandwidth
- Boost transfer rate for your PC and peripherals
FRONT USB TYPE-C
FRONT USB TYPE-C is compatible with next generation PC chassis, perfect for the latest smartphones and great for next generation mobile storage devices, the X99A GAMING PRO CARBON is world’s first motherboard to feature front USB 3.1 Type-C.
MILITARY CLASS 5 COMPONENTS
Military Class 5 is the latest evolution in high quality components. The Titanium Choke and Dark CAP ensure that your PC runs stable under extreme gaming conditions.
Titanium Choke
Titanium Choke uses a Titanium core that has better ability in thermal and higher temperature tolerance. This allows the Titanium Choke to run at a 220 degree Celsius high temperature, have a 40% higher current capacity, a 30% improvement in power efficiency and better overclocking power stability.
DARK CAP
With their aluminum core design, Dark CAPs has been a staple in high-end motherboard designs and provides lower Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) as well as its over-10-year lifespan.
